The small clear glass base of the lamp is also marked. Dec 3, 2012 antique 1890s vapo cresolene vaporizer kerosene oil lamp medical diffuser. The lamp has no cracks, chips or signs of damage or defect. A vapocresoline ad from redbook magazine in 1920 that claims to treat influenza along with whooping cough features a graphic of a little girl cuddled up with her doll on a pillow, asleep, while a vapocresolene lamp emits its soothing fumes above. Vapocresolene vaporizer and box, circa 1906 skokies. The earliest lamps of the period combined the figurative aesthetics of. History of kerosene lamp lets imagine its the end of the 19th century, its night and you have to do something outside. The history of the lava lamp at 50, the legendary relic of the college dorm room is still groovy after all these years the lava lamp was invented by edward craven walker whose other claim to fame. Vintage vapo cresolene vaporizer lamp in boxoil lamp medicinal dispenser this very unusual medicinal tool was used to treat everything from colds, flu, whooping cough, and a host of other respiratory diseases. In her book, evolution of the night lamp, ann gilbert mcdonald depicts another version of a vaporizing lamp with a twisted wire frame but does not attribute it to the vapocresolene company. The most basic oillamp forma shallow dish filled with oil or grease and a partially submerged wick or ragwas used from biblical times to the victorian era. Opium lamps differ from conventional lamps for lighting in that they are designed to channel an exact amount of heat upward through their funnelshaped chimneys. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Antique vaporizer for sale vintage antiques for sale. The first vapo cresolene lamp came into being in 1879. This listing is for a vintage vapocresolene vaporizer. Among the interesting artifacts in the bjoring center for nursing historical inquiry is a quaintlooking apparatus in its original box. Dyott, inventor the roup burner mark saffords patents vapocresolene lamps jewelers lamps lamp stoves. Vapo cresolene medical lamp for sale oil lamp antiques. Antique vapocresolene medical miniature oil lamp, or. We have the best deals on cresolene vaporizer so stop by and check us out first. An opium lamp is an oil lamp designed specifically to facilitate the vaporization and inhalation of opium. The glass body is embossed with vapo cresolene to side.
Russells book takes the form of a journey through almost one hundred years of canadian history, from the splint and the candle to the coming of electricity, focusing on the changes brought about by different lamp designs as well as those wrought by different sorts of fuel, including whale oil, dangerous burning fluid, and kerosene. Other items include a small lincoln book end and a pen or quill tray with ink well holder, 612 wide. Lamp wicks and trimmers leonard henkle, inventor charles f. There was also a special vapo cresolene lamp used to heat the substance so that the fumes could be inhaled. The vapo cresolene vaporizer was sometimes called a lamp because it is similar in appearance to a kerosene lamp, and used the same fuel to heat the liquid cresol with an open flame. The exact same burner was also used on the vapocresolene medicinal lamp. In 1792, the first commercial use of gas lighting began when william murdoch used coal gas for lighting his house in redruth, cornwall. Pharmacy in history is a quarterly journal devoted to exploring the place of pharmacy in the history of civilization. The box, dense with printed information on each side, extolls the powerful germdestroying properties of this proprietary antiseptic, able to cure whooping cough, spasmodic croup, nasal catarrh, colds.
The vapocresolene box appeared large, yellow, and solid on the druggists shelf. Get the best deals on other medical antiques when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique 1890s vapo cresolene vaporizer kerosene oil lamp. Antique vapo cresolene oil lamp medical vapor lamp in box. It stands a mere 6 14 inches high and the teeny chimney is 2 inches high with a top of only 34 inches. Antique 19c vapocresolene vaporizer oil lamp for asthma. An oil lamp is any vessel that holds oil and an absorbent wick and produces continuous heat or light when lit. Rare made in usa american apparel woolleather varsity jacket blue sz. The vapocresolene vaporizer was sometimes called a lamp because it is similar in appearance to a kerosene lamp, and used the same fuel to heat the liquid cresol with an open flame. This vaporizer is an ornate designed cast metal with a small milk glass chimney used for heating up the vapors in the tin cup on top. Never used vapor cresolene lamp with original box, instructions and extra wicks, this is a wonderful piece.
When opened, it contained a small glass lamp, a sturdy, heavy, but gracefully molded, iron stand with an opening at the bottom to hold the lamp and an arm at the top suspending a vaporizer tray over the opening for the lamp, together with a bottle of cresolene, a spare lamp wick, and. The company was recognized as an innovator in the clock. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For your consideration is a antique cresolene kerosene vaporizer lamp patented marked. Oil lamp doesnt give enough light and you cant detach gas lamp from the wall without springing a major leak. A box of table lamps, oil lamp shades, candelabra etc. An antique circa 1897 vapocresolene vaporizer with its original box. Consumers were directed to use the product at night in a closed up bedroom. Pictorial history of american presidents item 1184.
The vapo cresolene box appeared large, yellow, and solid on the druggists shelf. Vapocresolene medicinalopium lamp late 1800s city of toronto 11042020 vapocresolene medicinalopium lamp milk glass chimney measures 6 14 tall. Doityourself slut lamps could be made by dipping a rag in fat or lard, stuffing it into a bottle mouth, and lighting it. Smallest reads cresolene kerosene vapo use and stands just 258 to top of burner. Read piqua daily call newspaper archives, jun 1, 1971, p. Parlor putter links smoking stand, golf game living. Antique vapocresolene medical miniature oil lamp, or kerosene lamp vaporizer. It is complete with all its parts in a box with directions for use. The vaporizer includes a small glass jar attached to a screwon oil lamp with a wick. Find great deals on ebay for vapo cresolene and vapo cresolene lamp.
Vintage midcentury modern lamps are characterized by simple lines and a fun spaceage feel. Lampin corporation has a long history as part of the strong manufacturing presence in central massachusetts and the blackstone valley region, birthplace of the industrial revolution. Piqua daily call newspaper archives, jun 1, 1971, p. Manhattan replacement student lamp finial item 357. It was intended to be inhaled as a vapor and the black liquid was heated over a flame using a small lamp. The company claimed that inhaling the resulting fumes would cure numerous respiratory diseases, including pneumonia, whooping cough and diphtheria. We have the best deals on antique vaporizer so stop by and check us out first. He put a coal tar acid called cresolene in a tin cup and suspended it over a small kerosene lamp. There is an elaborately decorated gilded metal stand with a place for the glass jar and lamp at the bottom and a place at the top of the stand for a small metal tray to rest. It is marked vapocresolene with an 1899 patent date. German inventor freidrich winzer winsor was the first person to patent coal gas lighting in 1804 and a thermolampe using gas distilled from wood was patented in 1799.
I own a 6 12inch high miniature brass oil lamp with a milk glass chimney. Cresolene is a dark liquid with a pungent smell made from coal tar used in the 19th and early 20th century as a disinfectant and to treat various ailments such as colds and measles. Lamp history who invented lamp and other lighting devices. In her book, evolution of the night lamp, ann gilbert mcdonald depicts another version of a vaporizing lamp with a twisted wire frame but does not attribute it to the vapo cresolene company. Vapo cresolene was marketed as a cureall for a large number of respiratory ailments including whooping cough, pneumonia, asthma, and diphtheria among others. Cresolene vaporizer for sale vintage antiques for sale. Killer advertisinghow canadians were sold the 19181919. Antique vaporizing lamp from the collection of dave langerman. The cast metal stand features embossed scroll moldings through out with metal dish to top. The soothing vapours soon filled the room and she found relief. Louise klehm archive vapocresolene vaporizer reference url. In general, these lamps are geometric, with globes, hourglasses, and rings being the dominant shapes. Find great deals on ebay for antique kerosene oil lamps. James h valentine was desperately trying to find something to relieve his daughters whooping cough symptoms.
Antique circa 1897 vapocresolene vaporizer with original box. Vapocresolene type medicinal antique vapor lamp with sapphire blue font. Circa 1888, a vapo cresolene vaporizer, style lamp. Antique clear glass improved banner miniature oil lamp. The first vapocresolene lamp came into being in 1879.
Cresolene is a dark liquid with a pungent smell made from coal tar used in the 19th and early 20th century as a disinfectant1 and to treat various ailments such as colds and measles. Antique 1890 s vapo cresolene miniature oil lamp vaporizer original box w book. Vapocresolene and scherings formalin lamps the lampworks. Glass base of lamp marked vapo use on one side and cresolene kerosene on the other and made in usa on bottom. The first vapo cresolene lamp was produced in 1879. In 1962, the laminated pinion gear company was started in ashland, massachusetts, by harold fairbanks, formerly with telechron clock.